Wash your hands before touching your eye
Apply a warm compress to the eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 6 times a day
Gently massage the eyelid after the warm compress
Keep the eyelid clean with mild soap or eyelid wipes
Do not squeeze, pop, or rub the stye
Avoid eye makeup and contact lenses until it heals
Replace old eye makeup and contact lenses if they may be contaminated
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and safe for you
See a doctor if the stye is very painful, keeps getting bigger, affects vision, or does not improve within 1 to 2 weeks
Seek urgent care if there is spreading redness, fever, or swelling around the eye